Ancient Viruses Lurk In Frozen Caribou Poo
A 700-year-old caribou dropping from northern Canada holds surprisingly well-preserved viruses. There's no evidence the viruses are dangerous, but they are scientifically interesting.
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Ronnie Milsap Joins Country Music's Hall Of Fame
Milsap's career ranged from playing on the 1960s Elvis hit "Kentucky Rain" to his own solo success in the '70s and '80s. One of his biggest hits was 1980's "Smoky Mountain Rain."
New York's Disease Detectives Hit The Street In Search Of Ebola
When a New York City doctor was diagnosed with Ebola, the epidemiologists knew just what to do: search the city for potential contacts.It's a gig they perform daily with far more contagious diseases.
CDC Chief Announces New Shift In Ebola Protocols
The new protocol announced by Dr. Tom Frieden on Monday stops short of the mandatory 21-day quarantines imposed by some states. Instead, it relies on individual assessment and close monitoring.
Curiosity: It Helps Us Learn, But Why?
New research suggests that curiosity triggers chemical changes in the brain that help us better understand and retain information.
'Welcome Back, Kotter' Actress Marcia Strassman Dies At 66
She also had roles in M*A*S*H and the 1989 Rick Moranis comedy Honey, I Shrunk the Kids.
N.J. Says Quarantined Nurse Will Be Discharged, Allowed To Leave
Kaci Hickox, the nurse who spent the weekend in mandatory quarantine after arriving in New Jersey from West Africa, will be discharged from the hospital and allowed to leave the state, officials say.
After Sunday Service, Georgia Churches Get Souls To The Polls
If Democrat Michelle Nunn wins in Georgia, it will likely be because of strong African-American voter turnout. Black churches are busing congregants to early voting locations after Sunday services.
Why California's Drought-Stressed Fruit May Be Better For You
Is California's severe drought hurting the nutrient content of fruit? No, preliminary data on pomegranates suggest. The fruit may be smaller, but packed with more antioxidants, tests show.
Town In Hawaii Prepares For Possible Evacuation Ahead Of Lava Flow
On the state's Big Island, the town of Pahoa is packing up to leave if the flow from Mount Kilauea continues its advance.